Author: Hal H. Hopson, b.1933 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #589 (2012) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) First Line: Though I may speak with bravest fire Lyrics: 1 Though I may speak with bravest fire,
And have the gift to all inspire,
And have not love, my words are vain,
As sounding brass, and hopeless gain.
2 Though I may give all I possess,
And striving so my love profess,
But not be giv'n by love within,
The profit soon turns strangely thin.
3 Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control,
Our spirits long to be made whole.
Let inward love guide ev'ry deed;
By this we worship, and are freed. Topics: Marriage Sacraments; Holy Spirit; Life in Christ, Christian Life; Love for Others Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: GIFT OF LOVE
The Gift of Love